# Building permits at 1540 E 85th St, Cleveland, OH Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 14, 2025: 1,000 SQ FT - Meter base panel box light fixtures switches ground system outlets gfci's and smoke detectors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 14, 2025 | Electrical | 1,000 SQ FT - Meter base panel box light fixtures switches ground system outlets gfci's and smoke detectors. Building permit no. B25021507. | $6,000 | [E25033889](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/E25033889/) | | Jun 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Make interior exterior alterations to correct fire damage violations dated 11/6/2024 and siding per city code and manufacture specifications no structural changes. Remove debris from site. Separate permits required for plumbing electrical and heating. | $80,000 | [B25021507](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B25021507/) | | Feb 3, 2025 | Other | Property needs to be boarded 2 standard sized windows 2 left side windows travel time only-no work performed | Not listed | [B25003765](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B25003765/) | | Oct 14, 2024 | Other | Property needs to be boarded *emergency fire board-up* 11 standard sized windows 3 left side windows 1 rear window right side 4 short windows 3 regular windows 1 standard sized door 1 rear door | Not listed | [B24029029](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B24029029/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 33 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [1640 E 85th](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th/) | 980 ft S | Electrical | Inspect service and meter base to energize. Correct work from inspector notes on failed inspection bre26-006417 building permit no brb26-019659, cond vn date: 1/21/2021 | $400 | [BRE26-039099](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-039099/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1601 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1601-e-84th-st/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Make interior exterior alterations repair/replace 25 windows apply siding to garage all per manufacturer specifications. No structural changes. Remove debris from site homeowners permit property owner must be on site for all inspections homeowner permit - homeowner must be on site for all inspection | $5,000 | [BRB26-036325](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-036325/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [8805 Meridian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8805-meridian-ave/) | 920 ft SE | Plumbing | Install 1 hot water heater | $2,230 | [BRP26-030710](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-030710/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1428 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1428-e-84th-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Install 4 ten-year battery smoke detectors. Install 2 carbon monoxide detectors. Install new vinyl siding. Install new vinyl porch ceiling. Install new door thresholds. Wrap porch beams with coil stock. Encapsulate interior door trim. | $38,222 | [BRB26-027215](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-027215/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [8119 Whitethorn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8119-whitethorn-ave/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Make int/ext alt. Install (6) replacement windows per manuf. Specs w/appv'd matl's. No struct. Chngs. Remove debris from site. | $9,464 | [BRB26-026556](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-026556/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1614 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1614-e-84th-st/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Make int alt to repair/replace floor covering and painting as needed. No structural changes remove debris from site. | $6,500 | [BRB26-025417](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-025417/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [1548 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1548-e-82nd-st/) | 570 ft W | Alteration or repair | Make int. EXT. ALT. Install (2) replacement patio doors per manufacture specs., and present city code. No structural changes. Remove debris from site. | $18,888 | [BRB26-022454](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-022454/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1432 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1432-e-84th-st/) | 750 ft N | Demolition | Raze 2 story frame 1 du remove all debris from site fill excavation to grade. Control dust per 277.07 seed lot remove all foundations. Discontinue and cap utility connections. | $12,300 | [BRB26-023049](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-023049/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1435 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1435-e-82nd-st/) | 770 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 furnace | $3,400 | [BRH26-017874](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-017874/) | | May 3, 2026 | [1584 E 82nd St 1](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1584-e-82nd-st-1/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Make int. EXT. ALT. Install (4) replacement windows, (1) front door and kitchen door, install interior handrail, remove/replace bathroom flooring with sub-flooring per manufacture specs., and present city code. No structural changes. Remove debris from site. | $7,500 | [BRB26-016647](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-016647/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Install 2 water closet/toilet, 2 bathtub or shower, 2 lavatory sink, 2 hot water heater building permit no brb26-019659, cond vn date: 12/22/2021 | $6,000 | [BRP26-041145](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-041145/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 2 furnaces, 1 air conditioning unit cannot be installed on any required side yard building permit no brb26-019659 | $2,500 | [BRH26-040724](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-040724/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [1650 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1650-e-82nd-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Make exterior alterations repair/replace all affected areas per bri specifications. No structural changes remove debris. | $40,591 | [BRB26-040240](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-040240/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [8013 Melrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8013-melrose-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Install 2 water closet/toilet, 1 bathtub or shower, 1 sink, 1 hot water heater, homeowners permit property owner must be on site for all inspections brb26-033690 | $2,500 | [BRP26-036477](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-036477/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [8013 Melrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8013-melrose-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 furnace homeowners permit property owner must be on site for all inspections brb26-033690 | $1,500 | [BRH26-036476](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-036476/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [8419 Decker Ave 1](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8419-decker-ave-1/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install 1 air conditioning unit cannot be installed on any required side yard | $1,400 | [BRH26-035832](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRH26-035832/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [8013 Melrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8013-melrose-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Install 696 square feet; panel/ wiring in basement/ lights/ hardwire smoke detector homeowners permit property owner must be on site for all inspections brb26-033690 | $1,000 | [BRE26-036475](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-036475/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [8013 Melrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8013-melrose-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Make int/ext alt per rehab plan to corr. Cond. V25033156 dated 10/27/2025. Owner has 48 hours to secure property, 60 days to corr exterior violations and 180 days to corr entire notice w/app'd matl's per city code. Remove all debris c of o req'd, separate permits req'd for m/e/p. Failure to adhere t | $25,000 | [BRB26-033690](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-033690/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior exterior alterations per two family rehab plan to correct condemnation violation notice. V20031329___ dated _12-22-202. Owner has 48 hours to secure property 60 days to correct exterior violations and 180 days to correct entire notice with approved materials per city code. Remove all debris | $35,000 | [BRB26-019659](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-019659/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1384 E 86th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1384-e-86th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Electrical turn on New 2 Gang Meter Base New 100 amp panels for up and down units. Complete grounding. correct all electrical violations. Building permit no. Brb26-023096 condemnation violation date 2/4/2019. | $2,400 | [BRE26-034825](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-034825/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [8110 Whitethorn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8110-whitethorn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Make int. EXT. ALT. Install 6 replacement windows per manuf. Specs. No structural chngs. Remove debris from site. | $4,818 | [BRB26-033199](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-033199/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [8816 Harkness Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8816-harkness-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | Property needs to be boarded 1 standard sized window 1 leftside basement window | Not listed | [B26033923](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/B26033923/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [8030 Cory Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8030-cory-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Meter base/service panel inspection : 775882092 | Not listed | [BRE26-031720](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-031720/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [8010 Cory Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8010-cory-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Grounding and Bonding DR# 776116120 - Upper DR # 776116128 - Lower | $900 | [BRE26-029064](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-029064/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [8112 Whitehorn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8112-whitehorn-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Install 2 hot water heater building permit no brb26-011917, cond vn date: 5/27/2025 | $1,200 | [BRP26-027742](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRP26-027742/) | | Jun 27, 2026 | [1407 E 81st St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1407-e-81st-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Make ext alt tear off and reroof per manuf specs w/appvd matls no struct changes remove debris | $11,900 | [BRB26-026377](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-026377/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1384 E 86th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1384-e-86th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Conditionally approved 5/8 type "x" gypsum board on wall, ceiling & hallways is req'd between dwellings: make int/ext alt existing two family per rehab plan to inspector justin corrao correct condenation. Violation. V19005876 dwelling dated 2-4-2019. Owner has 48 hours to secure property, 60 days to | $30,000 | [BRB26-023096](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-023096/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [8312 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8312-linwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | 1300 sf wire interior to code to include all lights and outlets. | $4,000 | [BRE26-025377](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-025377/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1624 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1624-e-82nd-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Exterior / interior alteration 7,044 SQ FT - renovate 4 unit apartment per approved plans. Permits required for plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Completion of work started on b24032550. Cc: walter vajusi | $97,050 | [BCB26-025403](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCB26-025403/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [8403 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8403-linwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Install 125 linear feet of 4' high aluminum fencing per approved plans. Height of fence cannot exceed distance from fence line to neighbor's house. Finished side must face neighbors and street. Remove & haul debris. Homeowners permit property owner must be on site for all inspections | $2,000 | [BRB26-022615](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRB26-022615/) | | May 20, 2026 | [8312 Linwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8312-linwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | METER BASE/SERVICE PANEL INSPECTION:To update panel box grounding and service | $2,000 | [BRE26-020109](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-020109/) | | May 8, 2026 | [1624 E 82nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1624-e-82nd-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Plumbing | Rough in plumbing and finish plumbing. 4 Water Closet/Toilet, 4 Bath Tub or Shower, 4 Lavatory Sink, 4 Sink; 200 Lin. Ft. Drain, Waste, Vent Piping, 400 Lin. Ft. Water Distribution Piping. Building permit no. B25030188, condemnation violation date 2/14/2018. | $22,500 | [BCP26-018001](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BCP26-018001/) | | May 6, 2026 | [8112 Whitehorn Ave 2](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/8112-whitehorn-ave-2/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Install 200 amp meter base install system grounding install (2)100 amp sub panels. | $6,000 | [BRE26-017430](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/permit/BRE26-017430/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Cleveland yet. Look them up on the city's Board of Zoning Appeals page: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/board-zoning-appeals ## More on this street Other addresses on E 85th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1577 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1577-e-85th-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025 - [1640 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1640-e-85th-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [1435 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1435-e-85th-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [1415 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1415-e-85th-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2025 - [1689 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1689-e-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [1697 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1697-e-85th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [1380 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1380-e-85th-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024 - [1328 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1328-e-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025 - [1327 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1327-e-85th-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025 - [1311 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1311-e-85th-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025 --- Source: Cleveland Department of Building and Housing permit data (https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c08ddeaf2d1e41679a03103ff4e9fe17), City of Cleveland, ODbL 1.0 (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/). Checked 2026-10-09 12:13 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Contains information from Issued Building Permits (City of Cleveland), which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL). Database: https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=c08ddeaf2d1e41679a03103ff4e9fe17 License: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/ Map, all 4 permits at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/cleveland/address/1540-e-85th-st/